Categories higher in a conceptual hierarchy are said to be _____ to lower levels, while categories lower are referred to as being _____ to higher levels.

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The terms "superordinate" and "subordinate" are commonly used within the field of cognitive psychology to describe the relationship between categories within a hierarchy. "Superordinate" categories are higher up in the hierarchy, and encompass larger groupings of concepts, while "subordinate" categories are more specific and detailed, and lower down in the hierarchy. Therefore, option C is correct.

Categories Higher in a Conceptual Hierarchy Are Said to Be